Food Network Chef Anne Burrell Dead at 55 – Twitchy

Anne Burrell, the Food Network chef known for ‘Secrets of a Restaurant Chef’ and ‘Worst Cooks in America’ has died. She was 55 years old.

We are deeply saddened to share the news that beloved chef, Anne Burrell, passed away this morning. Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent – teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring. Our… pic.twitter.com/KABKH2SvkP

— Food Network (@FoodNetwork) June 17, 2025

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Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent – teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring. Our thoughts are with Anne’s family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss.

TMZ is reporting that Burrell died of suspected cardiac arrest at her Brooklyn home:

‘Food Network’ celebrity chef Anne Burrell has died in NYC … TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … EMS personnel received a call of a woman in need of assistance Tuesday morning after Burrell was found unresponsive inside her Brooklyn home.

Paramedics were unable to revive Burrell and declared her dead. The medical examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine her cause of death.

Burrell was born in Cazenovia, New York in 1969. She attended Canisius College in Buffalo, graduating in 1991 before attending the Culinary Institute of America and graduating in 1996. She studied at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners and remained in Italy working at various restaurants.

She then returned to New York, where she worked as a sous chef at Felidia, became a chef at Savoy, and returned to the Culinary Institute of America to teach.

Her Food Network debut came when she was sous chef for Mario Batali on the American version of ‘Iron Chef.’

Me cooking dinner tonight after hearing the news about Food Network star Anne Burrell
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— Tony Johns (@WhyGarth) June 17, 2025

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A sad day for fans of Anne and the Food Network.

Just found out that Chef Anne Burrell has died at 55.

This is one of those that catches you off guard and you didnt expect to get you like it does. I know how to properly hold a knife because of her IYKYK.

RIP Anne where all of the cooks are the BEST because of you! pic.twitter.com/yKtCxCrK6B

— B @ The BBQ Barn (@_TheBBQBarn) June 17, 2025

It was a shock to many.

This is so sad. The day my wife & I got engaged, we ran into Anne Burrell in Iceland.
I told her I was going to propose to my gf. She got excited & offered to take photos. She couldn’t have been more friendly.
I’ll miss watching her on tv, but glad to have a fun memory with her pic.twitter.com/HoSTFLjkig

— Victor Romero (@victorromero55) June 18, 2025

What a great story.

Breaking News: Food Network Star Anne Burrell Dead at 55

I don’t normally posts deaths of Stars but my favorite pastime is watching cooking competitions and she was always one of my favorite, funny Chefs.https://t.co/8WUPb6zgM7 pic.twitter.com/ziYk2Je3jR

— Wendy Patterson (@wendyp4545) June 17, 2025

She had a huge personality and great sense of humor.

Anne Burrell, a Food Network star, host of Worst Cooks in America, and celebrity chef has died. She was 55.

“Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered. Anne’s light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching… pic.twitter.com/rcLw1ULR0P

— Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 17, 2025

We’ll leave you with remarks from her fellow chef and Food Network star Robert Irvine:

I am stunned and deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Anne Burrell.

Anne wasn’t just a fiery chef. She was a radiant spirit who lit up every room she entered. From the very beginning on Worst Cooks in America, our friendly rivalry was fueled by mutual respect: I’d risk… pic.twitter.com/3UG7rOgIPn

— Robert Irvine (@RobertIrvine) June 17, 2025

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Anne wasn’t just a fiery chef. She was a radiant spirit who lit up every room she entered. From the very beginning on Worst Cooks in America, our friendly rivalry was fueled by mutual respect: I’d risk bleaching my hair; she’d risk losing hers. An epic wager that epitomized her unbeatable spirit. It was a wager I ultimately lost, but I couldn’t imagine losing to a more fierce competitor. 

Outside of Worst Cooks I came to know her as a generous and supportive colleague and an even better friend.

I’ll always remember her unwavering dedication, not just to food, but to lifting others up. She believed in nurturing culinary potential and celebrating small victories, whether in an amateur cook or on a charity fundraiser. 

That was Anne. Uncompromising in her standards, yet tender in her mentorship.

To her husband Stuart, her stepson Javier, her mother Marlene, sister Jane, and her many friends and fans: please know that Anne’s warmth, vibrant spirit, and generous heart will echo in kitchens around the world and in our hearts forever.

Rest in peace, Chef. Your legacy as a champion of food, kindness, and empowerment will continue to inspire. Thank you for every lesson, every challenge, and every glorious moment. You will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

Couldn’t have said it better ourselves.

Burrell is survived by her husband Stuart, stepson Javier, mother Marlene and sister Jane.

Our condolences to her family and friends.